Mondays, April 8, 15, 22, 29  will be able to incorporate fitness activity and kitchen readiness/skills in the kitchen for a great healthy combination of learning. Lessons are about 15mintues and the rest is all hands on learning and doing.  During the food demonstrations they can have the chance to practice their kitchen skills and we discuss food/ kitchen safety and some of the benefits that each food has to offer.  Here are the lesson breakdowns.

Lesson 1 – All About MyPlate

• Explain the role of MyPlate.
• Discuss the different types of cuts.
• Students practice knife skills and measuring.
• Food Demo- Cranberry Chicken Salad

Lesson 2 – Living a Balanced Life

• Describe balance with food intake and energy output.
• Discuss strategies to be less sedentary.
• Students walk while discussing nutrition and energy balance.
• Food Demo- Fruit Pizza

Lesson 3 – Choosing Healthy Doesn’t Have to be Hard

• Discuss how to make more nutritious food/ drink choices.
• Discuss making healthy choices and influences on choices.
• Students practice measuring skills.
• Food Demo – Yogurt Parfait

Lesson 4 – Healthy Hydration

• Discuss the benefits of staying hydrated with water.
• Present an overview of different drink options.
• Provide visual of how much sugar is in common sugar-sweetened beverages.
• Food Demo- Fruit Smoothie